After another round of toasting, the atmosphere in the hall gradually became warmer, and everyone had forgotten Zhou Youwen, who had just lost his temper.

Either way, the result was self-inflicted.

Gao Fuli returned to his master's side to serve, and Zhulu's sharp eyes found that he had changed his clothes, and couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "What's wrong?" How did you change your clothes? ”

Gao Fuli smiled without saying a word, and handed her a smug look.

I don't know if it's because I'm really happy, or it's too lively and hypocritical, which makes Zhou Youchen impatient.

He drank a lot of wine, and when he got slightly drunk, the smile on his face suddenly increased.

His laughter resounded through the hall.

Most of the people here had never seen him smile like this, and even Meng Xilan was not surprised. She had never seen him smile like this, Meng Xilan stared at his eyes, only to find that although he was smiling, the smile did not reach the bottom of his eyes.

It's not a genuine smile, it looks more like a helpless catharsis.

But what she could see, others didn't know, they just echoed it.

Meng Xilan lowered her eyes slightly, playing with the wine cup in her hand, and suddenly felt a little stuffy.

Just when she was alone, Zhu Lu suddenly noticed something, she quietly walked behind Meng Xilan, squatted down and said, "Niangniang, it seems that someone has seen General Chu." ”

Meng Xilan's eyebrows moved when she heard this, and she raised her eyes to look around, but she didn't find anything.

"General Chu is ill and recuperates in the mansion. Master Chu was wounded in the arm, and they couldn't be here. ”

These messages were sent by people sent by the high welfare.

"Someone just said that they saw Lord Chu personally send a congratulatory gift to the emperor into the palace. However, he doesn't seem to be planning to come here to personally celebrate the emperor's birthday, probably because he is not on the banquet list today......"

Meng Xilan's heart moved when he heard this, maybe he just didn't want to see her.

For some reason, an impulse arose in her heart. He was wounded, reportedly badly in the arm......

Meng Xilan hesitated for a moment, then looked at Zhou Youchen and said quietly: "Your Majesty, the mourning family is a little too strong to drink, and I want to go outside to sober up." With that, she looked around at everyone and smiled.

Zhou Youchen's eyes flashed, and he only said, "Be careful yourself." ”

Afterwards, everyone stood up to send each other.

Meng Xilan held Zhu Lu's hand, she wanted to go to the palace gate, maybe she would have time to see Chu Jingchuan.

Zhu Lu saw that the master was in a hurry, so he didn't need to ask more, just followed him without saying a word.

Sure enough, there was a carriage parked in front of the palace gate, it was a carriage belonging to the Chu family, the door curtain was closed, and Chu Jingchuan might be sitting inside.

He was wounded in the arm, so naturally he could not ride a horse.

"Concubine Niang Wan'an."

Her sudden appearance startled those little eunuchs, and they hurriedly came over to kowtow and salute.

Meng Xilan just made a flat gesture, looked at the motionless door curtain, and asked, "It's Lord Chu sitting inside?" ”

The little eunuch was about to reply, but the curtain of the car had been lifted high, and she saw the angular side face on Chu Jingchuan's face.

Chu Jingchuan turned his head unhurriedly and glanced at her meaningfully.

He jumped out of the carriage and saluted.

His arm was holding a thick cloth, held in place by a plank, used to align the misaligned bones.

"Say hello to the concubine."

Meng Xilan stretched out her hand to help him, then stared at his arm and asked, "How is the adult's injury?" It's hard to look at......"

I haven't seen each other for three years, and Chu Jingchuan has never thought of this kind of reunion. Today is the emperor's birthday banquet, she actually came to see him, and her eyes were full of concern.

"Thank you Niangniang, everything is fine."

After a moment of silence, Chu Jingchuan opened his mouth and said to her: "I haven't seen you for a few years, don't come to harm." ”

Her eyebrows have always been deeply engraved in his heart, and when he sees her again, she is still the same as before, only the slightest change. She still likes to wear plain clothes, and she still likes to wear pearl earrings......

For a moment, Chu Jingchuan could feel how greedy his gaze was.

He couldn't wait to look at her twice, and he wasn't even afraid that she would see the thoughts in his eyes. It's so hard to see her once.

Yes, she sensed something, and her eyes began to dodge.

"Your wife must be very worried about your ...... if you have just gotten married, but you are seriously injured by this."

Chu Jingchuan's eyebrows moved when he heard this, his mind sank, and he silently withdrew his gaze.

"She's a very nice girl, quiet and doesn't talk much."

He suddenly spoke to her about her, his new wife, Lan.

Meng Xilan had a smile on the corner of her mouth, and said lightly: "That's good, there are people around the adults to take care of them, and the mourning family's heart is better." ”

After seven years of waiting, she failed not only his friendship, but also his seven years of life.

Chu Jingchuan looked at her heavily, opened his mouth and said, "It's not too early, Weichen is leaving." ”

Meng Xilan sent him off with a smile: "Adults walk slowly and recover soon." ”

Chu Jingchuan turned around and got into the carriage, but suddenly lifted the curtain and asked, "Niangniang, why did you come to see me today?" ”

He knew he shouldn't ask, but he still had to ask why she didn't shy away from coming to see him on such an important day.

Meng Xilan replied honestly: "Because the mourning family is very worried about the adult, they know that you are injured, so they come to see you." ”

Either way, she cared about him.

"Why do you have to be like this...... I'm just a courtier. ”

"Brother Shizukawa, whether you believe it or not, you are a very important person to me. So, please...... You must take good care of yourself and live happily. ”

Only by looking at him well, she will feel at ease.

Chu Jingchuan's expression froze slightly when he heard this, and a touch of emotion flashed in his eyes, but he quickly returned to normal.

"Wechen...... Thank you, mother. However, no matter how important Weichen is, in Niangniang's heart, there is still only the emperor, isn't it? ”

After he said this, he immediately lowered the curtain and closed his eyes silently. He was afraid that he would be tempted to lift the curtain again to see her...... She still thinks about him, with a long-lost kindness, which makes him uncomfortable!

Seven years have already made him understand that she is a woman he can't have. But deep down in his heart, he is still obsessed, hoping that one day she will return to his side.

Meng Xilan watched the carriage drive out of the palace, and her heart was slightly relieved.

In fact, she came today to say a good word to him: "I'm sorry! ”

Brother Shizukawa, I'm sorry I failed you. It was the biggest mistake I've ever made in my life.

……

At the end of the palace feast, it was more than half of the night.

Zhou Youchen didn't wait for Meng Xilan to come back, she didn't come back, there was only Zhang Rong'er with an earnest face and Song Wenxiu with a complicated expression in front of him.

They were all looking at him, inviting him in a silent way. They all hope to be favored by him, and their minds are subtle and public, however, Zhou Youchen only remembers one person in his heart.

When the guests dispersed, Zhou Youchen was still drinking alone, and Zhang Ronger swayed her slender waist and came over to pour wine for him.

Zhou Youchen looked at her face, and then looked at her body: "I don't need you to serve, you can step back first." ”

Zhang Rong'er's expression stiffened when she heard this, a look of shame appeared on her face, she put down the wine jug, only knocked off the lid of the jug, and turned away stiffly.

Seeing this, Song Wenxiu also stood up with interest, not wanting to be an eyesore.

Who knows, Zhou Youchen opened his mouth to keep her: "Queen, you stay and have a drink with me." ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was slightly stunned.

In particular, Song Wenxiu turned her head with a panicked look, and Zhang Rong'er also froze in place, slowing down for a moment before turning around and glaring at Song Wenxiu.

Why? Why did the emperor choose her?

Zhou Youchen handed her his wine glass, and then said to her: "This glass of wine, I respect you." ”

Song Wenxiu took it a little flattered, and hesitated to send it to her mouth.

Zhou Youchen smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's just a glass of wine." ”

Song Wenxiu drank all the water and wine, and finally put down the empty cup.

She raised her eyes to look at Zhou Youchen, not knowing what he meant.

Zhou Youchen slowly stood up, stretched out his hand and patted her shoulder: "The queen has always adhered to her duty, and I am very pleased." ”

Song Wenxiu could feel the temperature of his palm, hot.

She tilted her head slightly, wanting to see his face. Unfortunately, he didn't give her this chance, and he just passed by her like that.

Song Wenxiu froze in place, and when she wanted to keep Zhou Youchen, it was too late.

When Zhou Youchen came to Cining Palace, he saw that the light in the courtyard was dim, and only a few candles were lit.

Meng Xilan stood under the porch, standing quietly, as if waiting for someone.

Zhou Youchen came to her in the night, came to her, spit out a mouthful of wine and said, "Who are you waiting for?" ”

Meng Xilan smiled slightly and stretched out her hand: "I'm waiting for the emperor." ”

Zhou Youchen's heart moved when he heard this, and he walked over and hugged her gently.

He leaned on her shoulder and sighed, breathing heavily.

Meng Xilan held his back and patted him gently: "Your Majesty, do you feel happy today?" ”

"I'm always willing to be happy with you."

No one in the palace had ever smiled at him before he met her, and he didn't know how to smile.

Meng Xilan said lightly: "It's really a bit troublesome today, I thought the emperor was annoyed." ”

He's really annoyed, but he'll still play on the spot.

"Just a little."

Meng Xilan took a deep breath, and then said quietly: "Your Majesty, I am very grateful to Concubine Xiao, thank her for bringing you into this world, and thank her for letting me meet you." ”

Zhou Youchen's whole body stiffened when he heard this, and then his warm kiss fell on Meng Xilan's ear, and he sighed softly, deeply touched.

"I also want to thank you, because with you, my heart will never be lonely."

The two quietly hugged each other, feeling each other's breath and heartbeat.

Zhou Youchen kissed her on the cheek and pondered for a moment before asking, "I hope to hold you like this for the rest of my life, without letting go, just like this for the rest of my life." ”

Meng Xilan smiled slightly, looked at the moon in the sky and swore: "Even if our people are not together, our hearts will always be together and ...... forever."